Planning

XRD Diffractometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

30 Nov 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh is planning a tender for the procurement of an XRD Diffractometer, a scientific equipment for the School of Geosciences. The contract value is £240,000, with a deadline for future notices on January 6, 2023. The procurement process is in the planning stage, aiming to create opportunities for businesses in the goods category, specifically those in the education industry.

This tender from the University Of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for suppliers experienced in providing scientific equipment to compete for a turnkey contract. Businesses offering X-Ray Diffraction equipment, including the necessary installation and maintenance support, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Suppliers are encouraged to look into the details of the tender and consider arranging a site visit to understand the specific requirements outlined by the University for this vital scientific equipment purchase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

XRD Diffractometer

Notice Description

X-Ray Diffraction equipment, with micro-diffraction facility and a large capacity sample changer. Also required is a chiller, either integral or stand alone, with the capacity to cool modern standard XRD's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an X-Ray Diffractometer system with micro-diffraction capability and a large capacity sample changer. We also require a chiller which may either be an integral one or stand-alone. NB, limited space in the intended laboratory location for the XRD may require the proposed solution to fit within a given footprint. Suppliers are encouraged to arrange a site visit before preparing their bids.. Samples will be sent out to each of the bidders for identification and quantification; this will form an important part of the tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715193
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465599
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Rosa Mak
Contact Email
cmak33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509125

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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